Vienna

Vienna, Austria

Having been around for over 1800 years, the capital city of Austria boasts many historical and cultural monuments. Visitors flock to the city for its history, culture and art. Dazzling imperial palaces and impressive architecture are a reminder of the city's past glory. In the Inner City, take a stroll along the cobblestone-paved street and through the park, and you will see a golden statue of Straus. Welcome to the “Capital of Music”!

In Vienna, the past and the present are woven together. Fly with Air China to the amazing city. Admire its classic architecture, taste its aromatic coffee, indulge in its beautiful music, amble in its lush forests and take a tonic boat ride on the Danube through its high-rises. This is a city that always makes you want to linger longer.

Getting around

• Schönbrunn Palace

  This previous imperial palace for the Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire, the Austro Hungarian Empire and the Habsburg Empire speaks volumes of the country's past glory and draws a crowd today.

• Wiener Staatsoper

  It has earned its reputation as the “World's Center of Opera” and has taken its place as one of the three most important opera houses alongside Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy and Opéra de Paris in Paris, France. Nearly 300 shows are staged here each year, and amazingly the program is never the same.

• Stephansdom

  Stephansdom, or St. Stefan’s Cathedral, was built in the 12th century and is located in the heart of Vienna. With its 137-meter-high steeple, it has become one of the iconic landmarks that the locals take pride in. It's an eclectic mix of Gothic and Baroque architectural elements and strikes any visitor as sacred and solemn.

• Hofburg Palace

  This winter retreat for the royal family members of the Habsburg Empire from the 13th century to 1918 is a delightful blend of Baroque, Renaissance and Rococo architectural styles. It houses a mind-boggling collection of royal artifacts in its 20 world-class collection halls.

• Wiener Rathaus

  A concert at Wiener Rathaus, the city hall of Vienna, is a can't-miss. In July and August each year, the plaza fronting the city hall becomes a hive of activity – music enthusiasts throng the place. Food stalls on the ground take you onto a world culinary tour.

  
  
  
• Coffee

  Coffee is an appealing part of the local culture. Here, drifting in the air is not only beautiful music, but also the aroma of coffee. Patronize a café and kick back with a cup of coffee after wandering your day away, and you will know how lucky it is to have been here in Vienna.